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WASHINGTON — Saturday will be hot and humid with storms and showers rolling into the D.C. area later in afternoon. Quick Links: Storm Team 4 Meteorologist Somara Theodore said temperatures will be nearing 90 degrees on Saturday with bits of sunshine that will eventually give way to rain. Rain could pose a bit more of a threat for those who live closer to the Shenandoah Valley. “Those living south and west along Interstate 81 can expect heavy rainfall with 1 to 3 inches possible,” Theodore said. “This has prompted a Flash Flood Watch for that area beginning at noon and lasting until 8 p.m.” The D.C. area and areas to the north are in for shower, although a few thunderstorms are possible. Thunderstorms will become increasingly likely across the area this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall may cause a few instances of flash flooding. Frequent lightning will also be possible. Have a plan to shelter if you are outdoors today. pic.twitter.com/Xa1j2BUFr6 … [Read more...] about Saturday will feel a lot like summer: Hot, humid and then rain

By Patrick Roth May 25, 2018 6:39 pm 05/25/2018 06:39pm The bad news is that rain is in the forecast for the Memorial Day weekend. The good news is it's not expected to be a washout. Here's what you need to know as you make plans. WASHINGTON — Memorial Day weekend, aka the unofficial start of summer, heralds heat, humidity and a chance of some rain. But don’t expect anything too disruptive. Quick Links: “Southwest winds will bring much higher humidity into the region tonight, and rain chances return Saturday,” said Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell. While rain is in the forecast for the rest of the weekend, the good news is the weather won’t be anywhere near as wet as last weekend. Saturday will start out sunny and humid, but the afternoon heat will give way to clouds and chances for rain by 6 p.m. “Scattered thunderstorms are likely to bubble up after 3 to 4 p.m.,” Bell said. “Though severe storms … [Read more...] about Memorial Day weekend forecast: Humidity with chances for rain

BRITS are set to enjoy a scorcher of a Bank Holiday weekend with temperatures soaring to 30C - but the balmy weather will spark thunderstorms. While the UK could enjoy its hottest day of the year, Bank Holiday revellers face being caught in a downpour at any moment. The country will be sunny, but humid, as the sizzling temperatures bring in thunder and rain for the whole weekend. Brits can still plan to head outdoors and enjoy the break as it will be warm and sunny for most of the country, but with the odd heavy downpour here and there. Thunder and rain is expected as the temperature climbs to 30C on Monday, but isn't currently predicted to blight the entire three-day break. The hottest day of the year so far saw temperatures peak at 29.1C, on April 19, and warm air sweeping in from the East could see Monday become the new record holder. Today is set for a warm but grey day, as heavy showers and thunder move in for much of the day. A Met Office spokesman told the Sun Online: "The … [Read more...] about Britain’s humid 30C Bank Holiday weekend to be marred by rain and thunderstorms

WASHINGTON — It’s going to be a “keep the lemonade coming” kind of summer for the D.C. area, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. “We are expecting warmer than normal temperatures,” Managing Editor Sandi Duncan said. “It’s going to be steamy, that’s for sure.” The Farmers’ Almanac splits the U.S. into seven zones. The D.C. metro area is in zone one. Farther north in zone one, the summer forecast is for a drier than usual season, Duncan said. “But you guys are right on that line where we seem to see a lot of bouts of precipitation. So, I think it’s going to be one of these hazy, hot, humid and kind of wet summers on tap for you,” Duncan predicted. The three-month outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released last week calls for an above average chance for above average temperatures within the next 90 days. It also predicts a slightly above average chance for above … [Read more...] about Farmers’ Almanac: Hot, hazy, humid, wet summer forecast for region